The 64-year-old was taken to hospital with broken facial bones, injuries to his hand, elbow, knee, legs and head. “His bike helmet was severely damaged and police believe that it might have saved his life,” Treble said.

A 43-year-old Saanich woman was charged with failing to yield to a cyclist.

The second incident occurred at 12:15 p.m. on Tillicum Road near Burnside Plaza.

An elderly woman driving a PT Cruiser sideswiped a 24-year-old man on a bike as she attempted to make a right turn into the plaza. The cyclist sustained only minor injuries.

The 70-year-old Sidney woman was issued a ticket for failing to yield to a cyclist.